Alicia Girl

Popularity: #415 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEE-syah /əˈliːʃə/

Origin: Latin; Spanish; French

Meaning: Noble; truthful; from the noble kind

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alicia has its roots in the Old High German name Adalheidis, which is composed of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "heid," meaning "kind" or "type." This name evolved into the Latinized form Adelicia, which was further adapted into various languages, including the Old French form Aalis. The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, particularly through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into the English lexicon.

A significant historical milestone for the name Alicia is its association with the medieval period, where it appeared in various forms across Europe. The name gained prominence through literary works and noble lineages, with notable figures such as Alicia, the daughter of the 12th-century English nobleman William de Warenne, contributing to its recognition.

Additionally, the name has been linked to various saints, particularly Saint Alice, a 13th-century figure known for her piety and charitable works, which further solidified its standing in Christian contexts. Culturally, the name Alicia has resonated through its associations with nobility and virtue, reflecting ideals of grace and honor.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often appearing in literature and folklore, which helped maintain its relevance over the centuries. The diminutive form "Lia" has also been used historically, although Alicia itself has remained the more formal and widely recognized version.

Overall, the name Alicia embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, marking its place in the history of names.

Famous people named Alicia

In this section, you will find notable people named Alicia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alicia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Alicia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Alicia Keys is a singer-songwriter and pianist best known for Fallin', If I Ain't Got You, and No One.

Alicia Silverstone is an actress best known for Clueless, Batman & Robin, and The Crush.

Alicia Vikander is an actress best known for Ex Machina, The Danish Girl, and Tomb Raider.

Alicia Witt is an actress and musician best known for Dune, Urban Legend, and Two Weeks Notice.

Alicia Fox is a professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE and being a former Divas Champion.

Fictional characters named Alicia

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Alicia Florrick is a fictional character from the TV series The Good Wife. She is the wife of a disgraced politician who returns to her career as a lawyer after her husband's scandal.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alicia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

OliviaSophiaIsabellaEmmaMiaChloe

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alicia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ElisaAmeliaJuliaLilaNinaClaraMayaLydia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alicia was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Alicia has ranked as high as #91 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Alicia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alicia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alicia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alicia.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 672 0 672
2024 708 0 708
2023 703 0 703
2022 760 0 760
2021 754 0 754
2020 753 0 753
2019 756 0 756
2018 794 0 794
2017 873 0 873
2016 866 0 866
2015 915 0 915
2014 978 0 978
2013 1,024 0 1,024
2012 1,205 0 1,205
2011 1,231 0 1,231
2010 1,433 0 1,433
2009 1,562 0 1,562
2008 1,866 0 1,866
2007 1,950 0 1,950
2006 2,133 0 2,133
2005 2,350 5 2,345
2004 2,523 6 2,517
2003 2,542 0 2,542
2002 2,820 0 2,820
2001 2,658 0 2,658
2000 2,762 0 2,762
1999 3,014 0 3,014
1998 3,408 0 3,408
1997 3,792 10 3,782
1996 3,870 9 3,861
1995 3,918 10 3,908
1994 4,115 10 4,105
1993 4,444 13 4,431
1992 4,923 13 4,910
1991 5,574 16 5,558
1990 6,534 23 6,511
1989 6,856 39 6,817
1988 6,729 29 6,700
1987 6,811 35 6,776
1986 7,050 33 7,017
1985 7,143 21 7,122
1984 7,853 33 7,820
1983 7,521 29 7,492
1982 5,636 22 5,614
1981 5,876 21 5,855
1980 5,773 20 5,753
1979 5,572 25 5,547
1978 4,772 20 4,752
1977 4,413 13 4,400
1976 3,809 18 3,791
1975 3,734 16 3,718
1974 3,453 19 3,434
1973 3,447 14 3,433
1972 3,290 22 3,268
1971 3,611 21 3,590
1970 3,332 12 3,320
1969 3,052 6 3,046
1968 2,578 9 2,569
1967 2,312 8 2,304
1966 2,227 0 2,227
1965 2,364 10 2,354
1964 2,424 7 2,417
1963 2,223 8 2,215
1962 1,984 8 1,976
1961 1,682 8 1,674
1960 1,640 0 1,640
1959 1,371 5 1,366
1958 1,049 0 1,049
1957 1,108 7 1,101
1956 1,043 6 1,037
1955 1,037 8 1,029
1954 923 0 923
1953 914 0 914
1952 875 0 875
1951 826 0 826
1950 768 0 768
1949 707 0 707
1948 687 0 687
1947 747 0 747
1946 562 0 562
1945 460 0 460
1944 424 0 424
1943 399 5 394
1942 365 5 360
1941 366 8 358
1940 315 6 309
1939 360 6 354
1938 313 0 313
1937 274 0 274
1936 274 0 274
1935 223 0 223
1934 237 0 237
1933 232 0 232
1932 256 5 251
1931 289 0 289
1930 334 0 334
1929 301 0 301
1928 293 0 293
1927 308 0 308
1926 275 5 270
1925 228 0 228
1924 219 0 219
1923 185 0 185
1922 164 0 164
1921 141 0 141
1920 149 0 149
1919 125 0 125
1918 118 0 118
1917 110 0 110
1916 95 0 95
1915 75 0 75
1914 54 0 54
1913 57 0 57
1912 46 0 46
1911 44 0 44
1910 31 0 31
1909 32 0 32
1908 36 0 36
1907 21 0 21
1906 16 0 16
1905 16 0 16
1904 20 0 20
1903 15 0 15
1902 7 0 7
1901 11 0 11
1900 18 0 18
1899 15 0 15
1898 17 0 17
1897 14 0 14
1896 12 0 12
1895 15 0 15
1894 14 0 14
1893 13 0 13
1892 11 0 11
1891 7 0 7
1890 12 0 12
1889 10 0 10
1888 10 0 10
1887 8 0 8
1886 11 0 11
1885 8 0 8
1883 8 0 8
1882 7 0 7
1881 7 0 7

Top States for Alicia (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 126
19%
TX 125
18%
FL 72
11%
NY 26
4%
IL 24
4%
AZ 23
3%
PA 20
3%
NC 20
3%
NJ 16
2%
MA 16
2%
TN 15
2%
VA 15
2%
GA 14
2%
MI 14
2%
WA 13
2%
OH 11
2%
WI 11
2%
UT 10
1%
MD 10
1%
SC 9
1%
KY 8
1%
NV 8
1%
OK 8
1%
OR 8
1%
AL 7
1%
LA 7
1%
CO 7
1%
CT 7
1%
MO 6
1%
KS 6
1%
MN 6
1%
NM 5
1%
AR 5
1%